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KS SB130
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Agriculture and Natural Resources
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AI Summary
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Exempts licensed veterinarians operating animal shelters or boarding/training kennels from their veterinary premises from obtaining separate licenses under the Kansas Pet Animal Act
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Requires licensees ceasing operations to notify the commissioner at least 10 days in advance and undergo a closing inspection before license expiration; changes temporary closing permit eligibility date from July 1 to September 30
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Extends inspection record retention from 3 years to at least 5 years and requires the commissioner to develop training for inspectors on best management practices, disease prevention, biosecurity, and identification of animal neglect and cruelty
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Removes the restriction limiting USDA-licensed animal breeders and distributors to only federal regulations, allowing Kansas to apply state standards for animal care, disease prevention, and veterinary medical practices
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Requires owners of seized animals to post a cash or security bond within 10 days to prevent sale, placement, or euthanasia; failure to post bond results in automatic transfer of animals to the commissioner with no court extensions permitted
Legislative Description
Amending the Kansas pet animal act to require the Kansas department of agriculture to maintain records of inspections for not less than five years and removing the requirement that the commissioner only apply federal rules and regulations to United States department of agriculture licensed animal distributors and animal breeders.
Last Action
Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means; Rereferred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
2/25/2025